A coach models and facilitates continuous improvement on the classroom and school levels. On many occasions, s/he challenges the status quo, asks questions and facilitates difficult conversations helping to shape the culture of the school. As a catalyst for change, the coach must motivate the teachers and encourage them to step out of the box, reinforcing their learnings with support. A coach helps teachers retain what they learn through practice and helps teachers transfer/synthesize their learning by co-planning ways to use the information in new settings. The Nine Roles of Coaches. Joellen Killion, NSDC.
Catalyst for Change
A coach models and facilitates continuous improvement on the classroom and school levels. On many occasions, s/he challenges the status quo, asks questions and facilitates difficult conversations helping to shape the culture of the school. As a catalyst for change, the coach must motivate the teachers and encourage them to step out of the box, reinforcing their learnings with support. A coach helps teachers retain what they learn through practice and helps teachers transfer/synthesize their learning by co-planning ways to use the information in new settings. The Nine Roles of Coaches. Joellen Killion, NSDC.